Assistant Music Librarian

The Assistant Music Librarian is responsible for the NSO music library, archive and information functions expected for a performance and broadcasting orchestra. To help develop and maintain the music library of printed music, the catalogue and other associated data.

Reporting into the Music Librarian, the role of Assistant Music Librarian will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

Provide a first-class Music Librarian service and ensure excellent relations with musicians, production departments and other users of the orchestra.

Ensure the orchestra has the required performance materials for all activity.
To act as a main point of contact to the NCH Music Library, deputising for the Music Librarian as required.

To coordinate the movement of music between all locations that the orchestra is operating

To ensure that any issues regarding supply of materials to artists and musicians are dealt with and communicated to the Head of Orchestra and Chorus, Orchestra Manager and Concerts & Planning Coordinator as necessary.

To provide backstage support and management at sessions as agreed with Orchestra Manager and on occasion be the representative of the management team.

To provide information and answer queries from orchestral members, freelance musicians, management and artists.

To assist the Music Librarian in maintaining the retention sets that we hold.
Make full use of computer-based systems within NCH as a means of accomplishing the demands of the post.

To assist the Orchestra Manager in orchestral administrative tasks when required such as tour preparation.

Undertake any such other duties as agreed with the Head of Orchestra and Chorus, Orchestra Manager or Music Librarian.

To be part of a dynamic Orchestra Team - and help where required particularly when busy.

To undertake domestic and overseas tours when required by the Head of Orchestra and Chorus.